Gwangjin-gu Hosts Traditional Market Beer Festival

Starting from Neungdong-ro Market on the 6th, seven markets hold local specialty festivals featuring celebration performances, prize draws, beer booths, and various attractions and food

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) will hold a beer festival throughout October to revitalize traditional markets. To celebrate the festival season in autumn with cool breezes, each traditional market is preparing its own festival to widely promote and invigorate the markets.

Starting with Neungdong-ro Market on the 6th and continuing until the 27th, seven traditional markets will host events tailored to their local characteristics. Various attractions and food options such as invited singer performances, singing contests, beer booths, and prize draws will be available.

Shinseong Traditional Market will hold a singing contest and jegichagi (Korean shuttlecock kicking) on the 13th, while Jayang Traditional Market will feature singer performances and beer booths on the 17th. Yeongdonggyo Market and Norunsan Market will host roulette events and performances on the 20th, and Hwayangjeil Market will operate beer booths and busking performances on the 24th. Finally, Myeongok Market will prepare Makgeolli tasting events, game booths, and photo zones over two days on the 26th and 27th.

During the event period, the district has established safety management plans for each market, including deploying safety personnel and securing evacuation routes to prevent accidents, and has maintained a cooperative system with related organizations to prepare for any safety incidents.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “We have prepared various performances and events that everyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy together, so we hope many people will visit and enjoy the traditional markets.” He added, “We will continue to promote traditional markets and provide various support to revitalize the local commercial districts.”

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